Photos: Day 1 at the 2010 U.S. Army Combatives Tournament

Day 1 is in the books at the Smith Fitness Center deep inside Fort Benning and 462 participants took part in more than 800 matches today finishing at about 8 p.m. Tomorrow is shaping up to be another busy day. Check back here for updates and a list of those combatants who’ve made it to the second round.

Remember, you can watch the second round LIVE right here beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday.

All photos are courtesy of John D. Helms/Maneuver Center of Excellence.